Melbourne is usually 2 hours behind Auckland. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

MelbourneAuckland

Sunrise 6:31 AMSunset 7:41 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 7:41 PM(local)

Melbourne: daylight saving timeNow UTC+11. Next change: April 4, 2027 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Auckland: daylight saving timeNow UTC+13. Next change: April 4, 2027 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MelbourneUTC+11
AucklandUTC+13

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne

Dialing code+61
Population5,350,705
Coordinates37.81Β°S, 144.96Β°E
Elevation25 m

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Auckland

Dialing code+64
Population1,547,200
Coordinates36.85Β°S, 174.76Β°E
Elevation43 m

Best time for a call: 11:00–16:00 in MelbourneAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Auckland?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Auckland. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Melbourne and Auckland?
The best window to call is 11:00–16:00 Melbourne time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Melbourne and Auckland change?
Because at least one of Melbourne and Auckland observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).